Date Posted: 08/18/2025
Req ID:44876
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Dentistry
Department: Faculty of Dentistry
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
About us:
Exciting new advances and global challenges are radically reshaping the fi eld of dentistry. Our vision at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto is to not just address and respond to these changes – but to thoughtfully and conscientiously shape the fi eld of the future.
With our robust and comprehensive educational training programs (DDS, MSc, PhD degrees, IDAPP and other specialty programs), our emphasis on community outreach and care, and our internationally known and interdisciplinary research mission, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto continues to earn its reputation as one of the top dental schools in North America. Throughout more than 150 years of dental education
-- the oldest, largest and most comprehensive training program in Canada -- we have striven to graduate the highest quality of students while providing the public the highest standards of care.
We are driving by our vision to improve health by advancing dentistry through inspired leadership, innovation, and excellence in education, research and practice.
General Description of Class
Second level of the Stores entry level of the Stores Technician series, under general supervision performs standard stores and/or mailroom operation duties.
Typical Duties
The following illustrative tasks indicate the level of skill required and the extent of the responsibility involved in this position. They in no way limit the incumbent to the tasks indicated.
Flexibility of the employee to perform a wide variety of functions is necessary in successfully fulfilling the requirements of this position. The degree to which each employee performs each of the following tasks listed below will vary according to where and when the employee is scheduled to work.
- loads and unloads documents, material and equipment; sorts, organizes and stores all items in appropriate areas as assigned;
- delivers by driving or walking documents, materials and equipment to appropriate areas as assigned;
- identifies items requiring special or urgent delivery or special treatment and handles accordingly;
- receives incoming documents materials and equipment, ensures correctness to standard and matches material with appropriate paper work and/or purchase orders; informs supervisor in the event of problems such as damaged materials, undeliverables; redirects damaged and undeliverable goods in accordance with established departmental protocols;
- refers customer complaints to supervisor/manager;
- processes incoming and outgoing materials using tracking, metering, charging and packaging protocols;
- properly records items received based on departmental protocols; maintains appropriate files and/or computerized inventory system;
- performs cleaning duties within stores and or mailroom area;
- performs periodic and annual inventory count;
- may drive, operate and maintain vehicle/forklift in making deliveries;
- responds to customer inquiries regarding product details (e.g. unit size), drop off and pick up timelines; and
- other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements for Selection
Education: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent, related post secondary education is preferred.
Experience: One year of related experience is preferred.
Other: Possession and maintain of valid provincial class "G" driver's license, physical ability to perform required duties including frequent and steady heavy lifting, demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English (oral and written); basic computer skills; forklift certificate. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Willingness to be trained. Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy. Basic product knowledge and familiarity with units of measure. Ability to learn Canada Post Corporation regulations. Ability to efficiently and accurately sort and organize documents, materials and equipment. Ability to follow handling protocols and requirements.. Ability to learn campus lay out and delivery points. Familiar with warehouse distribution practices. Ability to communicate effectively in English (both oral and written); demonstrated ability to provide basic information regarding products and departmental protocols.
Note:
Please note the hours of work will be from 7:30AM to 3:30PM, Mondays to Fridays. This position is a temporary position.
Please submit all applications (Resume and Cover letter) to Human.Resources@dentistry.utoronto.ca.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Only those candidates who meet our criteria will be contacted.
Closing Date: 09/01/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Hourly
Appointment Type: Budget - Temporary
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: Probationary Rate: $22.29 -- Job Rate $25.70
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
